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M2.2 Depth: 27.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 13:15:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on May 9, 2026 at 13:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
27.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 13:15:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.14100, -151.69700
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.6 km
Shallow
27.6 km
27.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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